Wayside Youth & Family Support Network·Framingham, Massachusetts
The Teacher's Aide provides behavioral and academic support to students while assisting the Special Education Teacher in delivering the curriculum. They also act as a substitute teacher when necessary and provide 1:1 support to maintain classroom stability.
Show your passion by empowering youth and families when joining the Wayside team!
Wayside is one of Massachusetts' most respected youth and family-serving agencies, supporting more than 6,000 youth and families annually across Central, Eastern, and Northeastern regions.
We invest in our employees' wellness with comprehensive benefits, including tuition and training reimbursement, a PTO package with 3 wellness days, 9 paid holidays, and up to 3 weeks of vacation in the first year.
Enjoy a learning environment with free training, CEUs, and more, along with exceptional medical benefits, financial health supports, and career development opportunities.
Apply today and earn a $2,000.00 sign-on bonus (pro-rated for part-time)!
Teacher’s Aide/Assistant Academy - Framingham
$20.50 - $21.50/hour depending on experience + sign-on bonus (half paid after 6 months of employment and half paid after 1 year of employment/pro-rated for part-time). Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is hiring for a creative and supportive individual to work in our Wayside Academy! We provide a supportive culture that is team-focused and places value on healthy work dynamics. What you will do: Teacher's Aide/Assistant is responsible for providing behavioral and academic support within the classroom to the students and teachers. Assist Special Education Teacher/Instructor in delivering curriculum. Act as substitute teacher when necessary. The Teacher Assistant is expected to act professionally and in a manner that is consistent with Wayside's core service values: resiliency, excellence and diversity. Provide 1:1 support to students to maintain their ability to stay in the classroom. Offering behavioral support interventions if a student is unable to maintain in the classroom. Be able to multitask competing priorities to enact the program structure, strive for identified standards of behavior and to provide a positive role model for youth. Competencies/Traits of Our Superstars: High quality customer service (i.e. ability to connect with others, approachability, being respectful to others, able to communicate with others at all levels). Ability to assess and manage risk. Ability to set limits and support the school culture. Flexibility and creative thinking (i.e. ability to adapt and adjust to changing work situations, processes, and procedures). Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree preferred. 6+ months of experience in educational settings preferred. We will train you in: Motivational Interviewing; Courageous Conversations; Attachment, Regulation and Competency Model (ARC); Trauma Informed Practice. MAP, TCI, CPR, First Aid training upon hire.
A bachelor's degree is preferred, along with at least 6 months of experience in an educational setting. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills, the ability to manage risk, and a commitment to professional service values.
Market context
Classroom teacher openings in Massachusetts are often driven by school staffing needs, student support priorities, and subject-area coverage. These roles are competitive because employers look for strong communication, classroom management, and the ability to meet state and district expectations; in this listing, the requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save candidates research time. Before applying, review the certification, schedule, and any required documentation to confirm you meet the posted qualifications.
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